Let Us Help

File photo/Frank Ordonez, July 2007
HISTORIC house at 1100 East Genesee Street could be razed to make way for the new Ronald McDonald House.

Architects, designers offer
to explore keeping house intact

To the Editor:

We have followed attempts this year by Ronald McDonald House to demolish the historic Kingsley-True house at 1100 East Genesee St. in Syracuse.

We offer the services of several design and architectural professionals in the community who welcome the opportunity to examine the charity's program for expansion, and to see whether the Kingsley-True house could be adapted for inclusion in its plans. This would include considering a new structure added to the Kingsley-True house. This work to assist a very worthy agency is offered at no cost.

We are concerned that laws and procedures which have protected our city's architectural inheritance for the last three decades are being jeopardized. Is this really what the group wants as its legacy?

No one signing this letter is not respectful and thankful for the services Ronald McDonald House provides area families and children. We want to see it succeed. We also believe our city's landmarks are precious; that they reflect not only the history of our community, but also its soul.

We are convinced this situation is one where everyone can win if we work together. We are willing and anxious to help.